Partner and collaborate with the Director of Recruiting and company senior leadership to recruit and hire top talent for critical roles
Attract and recruit top talent, overseeing the entire life cycle of recruiting and applying recruiting best practices to support the company’s hiring goals
Understand and manage multiple technical and non-technical job requirements, including formatting, posting and maintaining open job requisitions in our Applicant Tracking System (ATS)
Review inbound resumes in ATS and create screening questionnaires to assess fit
Respond to inbound applicants and conduct initial phone screens to introduce the company, assess qualifications and act as a primary point of contact throughout the selection process
Consult with candidates by understanding their qualifications and motivations and creating a value proposition to align their goals with the company
Coordinate and guide the interview process including scheduling technical interviews and conducting follow up
Implement sourcing tools and techniques such as online social networking, Boolean searches or leveraging AI to mine for candidates; when necessary, conduct cold calls and create interest to bolster qualified applicants
Maintain a candidate pipeline of qualified talent for current and future vacancies
Negotiate and extend verbal and written job offers
Ensure all screening, hiring, and selection is done in accordance with employment Federal, State and Local laws and regulations
Other duties as assigned
Requirements
Minimum of 3 years of recruiting experience, preferably for a federal or defense contractor or staffing agency
Demonstrated recruiting success managing a high volume req load and closing out vacancies by making high caliber placements
Understanding of and experience with the entire life cycle for recruiting including developing sourcing strategies, screening candidate resumes, conducting phone interviews, negotiating salary, and drafting offer letters
Working knowledge of applicant tracking and HRIS systems
Experience interpreting technical requirements and creating screening questionnaires to evaluate potential candidates
Proficient with Boolean searches and other sourcing techniques and strategies
Knowledgeable in current recruiting best practices and the evolving role of AI in talent acquisition
Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing
Excellent analytical and critical thinking skills
Comfortable making decisions independently
Attention to detail
Familiarity with employment laws and regulations
Must be results oriented and have the ability to effectively manage multiple priorities
Strong desire to gain knowledge and experience within Recruiting and HR or Business Operations
Willingness to travel to the DC Metro area up to once per quarter
Bachelor's Degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or related field or equivalent work experience
AIRS SearchLab or similar training is preferred but not required
DOD Secret Clearance is preferred but not required
May be required to move equipment/files weighing up to 50 pounds
May require sedentary work at least 50% of the time
Reports to a physical location which occasionally requires the ability to traverse between buildings
Ability to manage stress with a high degree of maturity/professionalism
Demonstrated critical thinking and leadership skills and the ability to work well with others